We envision a time when every senior dog finds safety, love, and a soft landing. Ensuring senior dogs find loving, forever homes is central to that vision. There are many benefits and reasons to adopt a senior dog, and we hope to show the world what incredible companions they are.

Here are some adoptable senior dogs located across the country. Please check in with each organization to learn more about how to adopt a shelter or rescue dog.

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Tatoe Chips
11 YRS
Sacramento SPCA
Tatoe Chips is an 11 year old, 51 pound dog looking for a loving home! She was found at a park and is named after the first snack she was given by her finder on the way to the shelter (which she absolutely loved). She is a social…
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Haypenny
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
“Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you’ll have good luck. Give it to a faithful friend, then your luck will never end.” This well-known rhyme, often associated with the belief that finding a penny is a sign of good…
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Zigmon
9 YRS
Full Circle Rescue and Sanctuary
Zigmon is a 9-year-old Miniature Pinscher with a personality much bigger than his tiny frame. This little guy is a pro at finding the coziest spots in the house, supervising life with his big, bright eyes, and giving you that “…
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Agnes
12 YRS
Fu
Agnes is pure sunshine in dog form. This sweet, gentle girl has a heart as big as her smile and a spirit that’s ready to bloom now that she’s safe. She came to us from a shelter, but you’d never know she had a rough start — she’s…
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Bear
9 YRS
Full Circle Rescue and Sanctuary
Bear is a handsome German Shepherd mix who brings class, calm, and just a little comedy wherever he goes. After a recent dental surgery left him missing a few teeth, his tongue now hangs out like a red carpet rolled out for miles…
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Shadow
7 YRS
Snake River Animal Shelter
Shadow originally came to Snake River Animal Shelter as a stray and was never reclaimed. This sweet girl was able to participate in our Senior Glow-Up program and recently received a professional groom! Shadow is approximately…
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Adopted
Gabby
11 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Like most women of a certain age, Gabby is confident in her abilities, outspoken and decisive. Knowing her own mind, this eleven-year-old Shih Tzu mix prefers to be your one and only, certain she can meet all your needs.…
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Adopted
Quesadilla
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Full of flavor and spice this delicious twelve-year-old Shih Tzu mix is Quesadilla. Outspoken about things he’s passionate about, such as senior discounts and access to the best treats, he doesn’t hesitate to make his feelings…
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Adopted
Gem & Gemmy
7 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Gem, an  eleven-year-old Poodle mix and Gemmy, a seven-year-old Maltese mix  are Little Shelter’s “two peas in a pod”. Best friends since kindergarten, they have been inseparable their entire lives and are therefore…